Question

True or False: (PE = Physical Education)
1. A degree in Physical Education was historically viewed from a "generalist" perspective
2. Because of the nature of “physical education activities,” the physical educator isn’t concerned with standards of health and moral and ethical development of students.
3. The impulsive developmental aspect can determine attributes such as character and moral values
4. The advent of "specialization" is not a consequence of the growing knowledge in the academic discipline of physical education and the need of qualified professionals in a specific field
5. Leadership can be considered the key to meeting PE objectives
6. Each person’s experiences determine their truth about the meaning of physical education.
7. Physical Education objectives are chosen only on the needs of the individual
8. The "quality" of any developmental area and subsequent adjustment is influenced by a predetermined standard.
9. In physical education only neuromuscular and organic adjustment are considered as specific objectives
10. Adjustment can be considered essential in order to live
11. Standards should be evident in all aspects of development and adjustment
12. Bio-mechanics and Sport history are not considered sub-discipline of physical education
13. Learning and acquiring skill in a variety of movement forms is not essential in neuromuscular development
14. When referring to the objective of leadership in physical education it can be a process that determines the type of results.
15. Standards are based upon the conceptions of the individual and/or profession

Answer 1

1. Physical education is important in school curriculum as it plays an important role in health and fitness.

A generalist is a teacher who is not specialized in any one curriculum area. Hence, he/she works with all subjects including language, Math, Social Sciences, Art and craft, physical education (PE) etc.

Earlier a degree in PE was viewed from a generalist perspective until it gained importance and became formally introduced.

Hence, the statement is true.

2. Physical education is concerned with physical, mental, and social development.

A physical educator is expected to cultivate consciousness concerning not only the physical aspects but also the ethical and moral values related to the development of students. PE activities thus are important in the overall development of individuals.

Hence, the statement “Because of the nature of “physical education activities,” the physical educator isn’t concerned with standards of health and moral and ethical development of students” is false.

3. Impulsivity is a tendency to act to a situation by little or no forethought, reflection or consideration of consequences. High impulsivity can make a person vulnerable to several undesirable circumstances. Thus, it can determine attributes such as character and moral values.

Hence, the statement is true.

4. A physical educator not only develop theoretical knowledge in physical education, but also learn about physical education practices, life time wellness, sports, and general health. Therefore, for a specific field of sports, a qualified professional specialized in that particular discipline is needed. In the present times, developing information in the academic discipline of physical education has certainly contributed to the specialization approach. Hence, “specialization” can be considered to be a result of these factors.

Hence, the statement is false.

5. Some of the objectives of PE include health, wellbeing, good happiness, team players, a tradition, etc. PE also helps to develop leadership skills. But leadership cannot be considered the key to meeting PE objectives.

Hence, the statement is false.